November 3rd

MATH

Link to the Student Guide (mathematics textbook): http://webcom4.grtxle.com/MTB3/uploads/MTB3_Gr5_SG.pdf

Brazier - Switch 1: Conceptualizing the multiplication of decimals

*CFP #2 RE-TAKE TOMORROW

*HOMEWORK: WEEKLY REVIEW. DUE WEDNESDAY.

Brazier - Switch 2: Reviewing the multiplication of whole numbers. Introducing the multiplication of decimals.

*CFP #2 RE-TAKE ON WEDNESDAY

*REQUIRED HOMEWORK: WEEKLY REVIEW. DUE WEDNESDAY.

Martinez - Switch 1:

*CFR (Check for Retention) #1 TOMORROW.  STUDY THE PRACTICE SHEET FROM TODAY’S CLASS AS WELL AS CFP’S FROM STRAND ONE.

*HOMEWORK: WEEKLY REVIEW. DUE WEDNESDAY.

Martinez - Switch 2:   

*CFR (Check for Retention) #1 TOMORROW.  STUDY THE PRACTICE SHEET FROM TODAY’S CLASS AS WELL AS CFP’S FROM STRAND ONE.

*HOMEWORK: WEEKLY REVIEW. DUE WEDNESDAY.

SCIENCE

See your fifth grader’s planner for a link to the textbook.

Barber Switch 1 and 2:  Introduction to the Moon Phases day 1.  

Kornas Switch 1 and 2:  Introduction to the Moon Phases - Day 1.

READING WORKSHOP

Barber:”Readers build theories about characters.”

Brazier: “Readers pay attention to characters’ actions and choices.”

*ASK: “What is one of Gilly Hopkins’s more revealing actions? What makes you say that?”

Kornas: Review genres. Begin to organize our classroom library.

Martinez:”Readers think about the actions and choices a character makes.”

WRITING WORKSHOP

Barber: “Writers use story mountains to find the climactic part of their story.”

Brazier: “Writers consider which piece(s) they should ‘publish.’”

*ASK: “What personal narrative do you intend to publish? Tell me the story!”

Kornas: “Writers use transitional phrases to help their writing flow.”

Martinez: Writing Day!